MUSA2412 · Music
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Few recent artworks have grabbed hold of the American public consciousness likeHamilton: An American Musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda's show is deeply rooted in the conventions of American music theater, which since the mid-nineteenth century has been a site for exploring racial representation, cultural exchange, and national identity. Fueled by the vibrant musical language of hip hop, rooted in Black resistance, Hamilton also seemed to meet and reflect a volatile moment of racial reckoning in America. In this course, open to music majors and non-majors, students will examine the political, cultural, and musical resonances ofHamilton within these rich historical contexts. Fulfills popular music in Music Major, cross-cultural course in Music Minor.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
3.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.1 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.5 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.3 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 section